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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Account Comparison

The side-by-side comparison of SMC Global and Prostocks NRI Account. Compare SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Prostocks and SMC Global NRI Account reviews.

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SMC Global Vs Prostocks

  SMC Global Prostocks
 
  SMC Global Limited Logo Prostocks Logo
About the Broker SMC Global is a diversified financial service provider offering a wide range of financial products and services to resident and non-resident Indians (NRI) investors. NRIs can invest in Equity, Debt, Derivatives and Real Estate Funds with SMC. NRIs ca... Know more about SMC Global Limited Prostocks is a flat-fee discount stock broker offering online investing and trading services to Resident and NRI Investors. It offers a 2-in-1 account, combining trading and demat account, to NRIs to trade across equity, derivatives, mutual funds, an... Know more about Prostocks
Account Type NRI Account NRI Account
Special Offer

Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade)

Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today.

Special Offer: Pay Rs 899 per month for unlimited trading or flat Rs 15 per Trade + Brokerage-Free Equity Delivery + Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today.

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SMC Global Vs Prostocks Charges

  SMC Global Prostocks
NRI Account Opening Fees ₹1000 ₹0
NRI Account AMC ₹0 ₹0
NRI Demat Account Opening Fees Rs 499 Rs 0 (Free)
NRI Demat Account AMC Rs 300 Rs 0 (Lifetime Zero AMC)
PIS Account AMC NA NA
RBI approval for PIS (One time) ₹500 + GST ₹500 + GST
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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account Type SMC Global NRI Account Prostocks NRI Account
Equity Delivery 0.50% ₹100 per executed order
Equity Futures 0.05% ₹100 per executed order
Equity Options ₹75 per lot ₹100 per executed order
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Other Charges

Contract Note Reporting Charges NA NA
Other Brokerage Charges Demat AMC: ₹1180, Min Brokerage: ₹20
TDS Charges on Long Term Gain (Holding > 365 Days) 11.96% 11.96%
TDS Charges on Short Term Gain (Holding <= 365 Days) 17.94% 17.94%
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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Account Taxes/Fees

  SMC Global Prostocks
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)
Exchange Transaction Charges Check Exchange Transaction Fee
SEBI Charges 0.00005% (₹5/Crore) 0.00005% (₹5/Crore)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges)
Stamp Duty 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover.

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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Account Margin

  SMC Global Margin Prostocks Margin
Equity Delivery 1x 1x
Equity Futures 1x 1x
Equity Options 1x 1x

1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage.


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SMC Global and Prostocks NRI Account Features

  SMC Global Prostocks
3-in-1 Account No No
Automated Trading No Yes
Free Research And Tips Yes No
Other Features Trading API, GTC & AMO orders
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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Account Review

  SMC Global Review Prostocks Review
  35 Customer Reviews    Rate SMC Global 41 Customer Reviews    Rate Prostocks
Fees 3.6 4.6
Brokerage 3.5 4.2
Trading Platform 3.8 2.9
Customer Service 3.7 3.2
Overall Rating Rated 3.9 stars Rated 3.3 stars
Broker Rating SMC Global is Rated 3.9 / 5 based on 35 customer reviews Prostocks is Rated 3.3 / 5 based on 41 customer reviews
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Contact Broker / Request A Call Back

  SMC Global Enquire Prostocks Enquire
Contact Broker Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. Pay Rs 899 per month for unlimited trading or flat Rs 15 per Trade + Brokerage-Free Equity Delivery + Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today.
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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Investment Options

  SMC Global Prostocks
Stocks Yes Yes
Initial Public Offers (IPO) Yes Yes
Mutual Funds Yes Yes
Other Investment Options Debt Funds, Bonds, ETF, Insurance

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SMC Global Vs Prostocks NRI Customer Service

  SMC Global Prostocks
Customer Care Number +91-11-25754371, 91- 9650988009 +91 88503 17671, +91 22 6243 4343, +91 22 3811 011
Customer Care Email nridesk@smcindiaonline.com sales@prostocks.com
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SMC Global Vs Prostocks Order Type Offered for NRI Account

  SMC Global Prostocks
Bracket Order Yes Yes
Cover Order Yes Yes
After Market Order(AMO) Yes Yes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) No Yes

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SMC Global Vs Prostocks - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

  SMC Global Prostocks
Pros
  • NRIs doesn't require separate Custodial Account to trade in Equity Derivatives as SMC is a registered clearing member who can get CP code for and clear the trades. This offers a huge saving for NRIs.
  • Provides research and recommendation tips based on technical analysis.
  • NRIs can trade and invest through mobile, software and web browser
  • Dedicated relationship manager to assist the NRIs in account opening to investing process.
  • SMC is a full-service broker offering a wide range of products and services.
  • ProStocks is the most popular broker for NRI Trading Account.
  • Prostocks charges a flat fee of Rs 100 per trade which is the cheapest fee charged by any broker in India.
  • No minimum deposit or funds are required.
  • GTC (Good Till Cancel) and AMO (After Market Order) are available.
  • Advance order types like BO, CO, OCO, etc are available.
  • Mutual Funds, Equity SIP, and IPO is available.
  • Trading APIs are available at flat Rs 1000 per month.
  • Demat and Trading accounts at Prostocks are lifetime AMC free.
  • NRI customer doesn't require a separate Custodial Account to trade in Equity F&O. Prostocks is a registered clearing member who can get the CP code for NRI and clear the trades. This offers huge savings for NRI customers.
Cons
  • Offers NRI trading services only to NRIs who have bank accounts with Yes, Axis, HDFC, Indusind, or Federal Bank account holders.
  • It offers 2-in-1 account means NRIs have to open an NRI bank account and PIS with other banks. It also means that they have to transfer funds in their PIS account before trading.
  • Good Till Date/Time (GTD) and Good Till Cancelled (GTC) orders are not available.
  • Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account. An NRI has to open an NRI Bank Account before opening a trading and demat account.
Conclusion

SMC comes across as a good choice for NRI investors who are looking for a company that offers a wide range of financial products under one roof and investment recommendations. The broker offers a good online trading platform. It also provides wealth management services to NRIs. It has a corporate office in Dubai which makes it easy for NRIs residing in the city to avail various services through branch visits. The brokerage charges of SMC Global are high in comparison to discount stock brokers.

Prostocks offer online trading service at the cheapest brokerage rate to the NRIs. It has partnerships with 5 popular banks in India to offer NRI trading. The free account opening and AMC free demat & trading account is an added advantage for the NRI customers. Prostocks doesn't provide research and advisory service. It suits well for frequent traders who execute 100's of trades daily.

Promo / Offers

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  Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds

  • Brokerage-free equity delivery trades.
  • Brokerage-free Direct Mutual Fund.
  • Pay ₹20 per trade for Intraday & F&O.
  • The best trading platform in India.

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Prostocks Special Offer

Unlimited Monthly Trading @ Rs 899

  • Monthly unlimited trading plan @ Rs 899.
  • Or Rs 0 Eq Delivery Brokerage and Flat Rs 15 per trade for Intraday & F&O +
  • Lifetime Free AMC Demat Account +
  • API for algo trading.

This is a limited-time offer. Open FREE Instant Demat Account and start trading today.

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